Berkeley Symphony at the CranewayWhat: The Berkeley Symphony hosts its benefit gala at the CranewayWhen: Friday, April 24th, at 6 pmWhere: The Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way South, RichmondWhy: Supporting one of the greatest music institutions in the East Bay, this benefit gala is a great chance to meet the symphony and enjoy a special musical guest. Learn more

Home Front History Bay Trail WalkWhat: An informative walk along the historical Bay TrailWhen: Saturday, April 25th, from 11 am to noonWhere: The Richmond Bay Trail, RichmondWhy: There is history in each step of the Bay Trail. Come out for a leisurely and informative morning walk.Learn more

UpCycle at RACWhat: The 5th annual event dedicated to reusing old materials and giving them a new purposeWhen: Saturday, April 25th, from 1 pm to 5 pmWhere: Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondWhy: Learn how to make quilts from t-shirts, weave rugs, and more.Here is your chance to learn about upcycling and how to creatively re-use materials.Learn more

Young Artists at the East Bay CenterWhat: The Young Artist Repertory Series continues at the East Bay Center for Performing Art.When: Saturday, April 25th, at 7 pmWhere: The East Bay Center for Performing Art, 339 11th Street Macdonald Avenue, RichmondWhy: Featuring the Iron Triangle Urban Ballet this week, the East Bay Center’s series is a unique opportunity to hear the musical talent of our city’s youth.Learn more

Point Richmond JazzWhat: The Point Richmond Jazz series continues, featuring supergroup The Takka this weekWhen: Saturday, April 25th, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pmWhere: 201 Martina St, RichmondWhy: The Point Richmond Jazz series drums up some of the best jazz music in the Bay Area. If you’ve been looking for a chance to see some jazz in the Point, here is your shot.Learn more

Outside Oyster BarWhat: An outside oyster bar at Assemble RestaurantWhen: Sunday, April 26th, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pmWhere: Assemble Restaurant, 1414 Harbour Way South, RichmondWhy: Sweeping views of the bay and enough oysters to go around, Assemble’s outside oyster bar is a leisurely way to enjoy a Sunday.Learn more

Richmond Trees PicnicWhat: The first annual Richmond Trees picnicWhen: Sunday, April 26th, from noon to 3 pmWhere: Alvarado Park, 5755 McBryde Avenue, RichmondWhy: A community potluck and celebration of the last year’s progress, the Richmond Trees picnic is a good time to share food with neighbors and enjoy a nice day.Email info@richmondtrees.org to learn more

Freshest Cargo: Mobile Farmers' MarketWhat: The mobile farmers’ market Freshest Cargo makes its rounds in RichmondWhen: Wednesday, April 29th, from 10 am to 3:30 pmWhere: Various locations. From 10 am to 11:30, the truck will be at the YMCA located at 263 South 20th Street. From 12 pm to 1:30, the truck will be at Chelsey Ave at Fred Jackson Way in North Richmond. From 2 to 3:30, the truck will be at the Parchester Community Center located at 900 Williams Drive, RichmondWhy: Densely urban environments are often the most difficult places to find fresh produce. Freshest Cargo has a mission to change that, one neighborhood at a time. Stop by for quality food at affordable prices.Learn more

Zumba on Main StreetWhat: Richmond Main Street Initiative’s weekly Zumba classWhen: Thursday, April 30th, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pmWhere: BBK Center for Health and Healing, 310 9th Street, RichmondWhy: Zumba is a fun, high-energy dance workout, and Richmond Main Street Initiative’s regular Thursday classes are a great time to learn a few moves while burning some calories.Learn more

“Romeo is Bleeding” PremierWhat: The premier of “Romeo is Bleeding”, a documentary film from local poet Donte Clark that adopts the story of Romeo and Juliet to the streets of Richmond.When: Wednesday, April 29th, at 7:30 pmWhere: El Cerrito High School, 540 Asbury Avenue, El CerritoWhy: Donte Clark is one of Richmond’s poets on the rise. Come out to see his film debut and to explore the issues of Richmond streets through the classic Shakespeare story.Learn more